Chilbolton, Hampshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chilbolton, Hampshire.
Hampshire · England · settlement
About Chilbolton
Chilbolton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Hampshire, located just 18 miles north of Southampton and 4 miles south of Andover. The area is distinguished by the Chilbolton Observatory, which occupies a former RAF airfield, and the historic parish church of St Mary the Less, notable for its low tower and dating back to the 12th century. Additionally, the scenic River Test flows through Chilbolton Common, enhancing the village's natural charm and appeal for potential development or planning applications.
Population: 1,005 (2021)
District: Test Valley
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £935,346 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Test Valley
- Parliamentary constituency: Romsey and Southampton North
- LSOA: Test Valley 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilbolton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chilbolton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Chilbolton.
- - Keyholders Joys Lane Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BB
Vary condition 2 of 25/01957/FULLN (Erection of two storey side and rear extensions, porch and rear canopy, new windows and render finish, replacement windows and doors and replacement soffit and fasc
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Barley Down Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AD
Erection of 3 bay garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Chandrann 29 Drove Hill Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AR
Installation of air source heat pump
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Abbotts Mead Village Street Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BA
T1 - Laurel - Reduce whole crown by up to 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Test Valley Farm Little Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AN
Vary condition 2 of 22/02668/FULLN (Demolition of existing building and erection of five residential dwellings with associated landscaping, access and parking) to allow for amendment to elevations and
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - St Michaels Cottage Village Street Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BA
Removal of a conservatory style extension and replacement with a brick construction extension and glazed link and cutting back of thatch outshot
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - St Michaels Cottage Village Street Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BA
Removal of a conservatory style extension and replacement with a brick construction extension and glazed link, cutting back of thatch outshot and replacement of ceramic tiled floor
Status: Conditions | Type: Heritage | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Chalkdell House Village Street Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BA
T1 and T2 - Ash- Fell, T3 - Walnut - Crown raise to 5 metres above ground level on the south eastern side
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Grafton Village Street Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6BE
T1 - Conifer - Fell, T2 - Acer - Crown reduce, height by 3m and reduce side growth by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - Brindle Croft Station Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AL
Erect car port
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - Birchley 3 Durnford Close Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AP
Single storey rear and side extension to garage
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 6A Garston Mede Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AG
Provide hard-standing for mobility car within front garden
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Drove Cottage Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AD
Hip to gable roof extensions with new front and rear dormers and rooflight; demolition of rear porch and alterations to front porch; insertion of new doors and windows
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Pine Cottage Station Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AL
G1 - 2 x Corsican Pine - Re-brace and crown clean deadwood
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Test Valley Farm Little Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AN
(TPO.TVBC.140) - T1, T2, T3, T5 - Fell dangerous Silver Birches, T4 - Fell dead Silver Birch, located next to the boundary line north east of the farm building
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - Quince Cottage Drove Road Chilbolton Stockbridge Hampshire SO20 6AB
T1 - Conifer - Reduce top by up to 4m
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Test Valley | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - 14 The Cherries, TEST RISE, CHILBOLTON, STOCKBRIDGE, SO20 6AF
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Status: Permitted | Council: New Forest (Park) | Date: 2023-10-12
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A brief summary of Chilbolton in Hampshire
Chilbolton is a picturesque village and civil parish in Hampshire, located just 18 miles north of Southampton and 4 miles south of Andover. The area is distinguished by the Chilbolton Observatory, which occupies a former RAF airfield, and the historic parish church of St Mary the Less, notable for its low tower and dating back to the 12th century. Additionally, the scenic River Test flows through Chilbolton Common, enhancing the village's natural charm and appeal for potential development or planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,005 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Test Valley district.
Property prices in Chilbolton show an average sale price of £935,346, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chilbolton a particularly low-crime area.
Chilbolton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Wherwell, Chilbolton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Chilbolton includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): River Test SSSI, Chilbolton Common SSSI, Bransbury Common SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chilbolton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Chilbolton
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Chilbolton. Of these, 57% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Chilbolton.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chilbolton were full planning applications (11), tree works (6), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.